One of the most prominent outdoor activities Colorado offers this time of year is skiing. Every year thousands of people travel to Colorado from all across the nation and even different areas of the world to experience the ski slopes of the Rockies. In just the past few weeks resorts like Vail and Steamboat have received over 30 inches of snow and counting. Together Colorado ski areas provide over thousands of acres of slopes for all levels of skiiers. There's also tons of backcountry areas often untouched by anyone else for the more experienced, more daring skiiers..if you are willing to look. Resorts like Breckenridge and Copper Mountain are located just a few hours from Denver International Airport and have beautiful lodges for family vacations. For most types of skiing gear, it depends on personal preference. There are types of skiis for more freestyle skiing in the terrain park or backcountry runs or skiis made for speed. You always want to make sure you have a helmet. Skiing accidents can be quick and fatal and this season because of so much powder, small avalanches have not been uncommon. But wherever you chose to go, whatever skis you're gliding on, I can promise you that Colorado will show you a good time on the slopes.